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The Utah State Fair starts its 11-day run today at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. Gates open today at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children (6 to 12) or seniors (65 and older), at the gates or through Smith's Tix.

• Veteran alt-rock band Goo Goo Dolls performs at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. Opening: Collective Soul, Tribe Society. Show starts at 7. Limited tickets are $82, at Ticketfly.

• Boy band Gringo Star performs at Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West), Salt Lake City. Opening: The Boys Ranch, Lady Teeth. Show starts at 7. Tickets are $10, at Ticketfly.

• Fuzz-pop band Furnsss performs at Diabolical Records, 238 S. Edison St., Salt Lake City. Opening: Soft Limbs. Show starts at 8. Free.

• Country/folk/rock band Blitzen Trapper performs at The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. Opening: Kacy & Clayton. Show starts at 8. Tickets are $25, at Ticketfly.

• Metal band Band of Skulls performs at The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City. Opening: Mothers. Show starts at 8. Tickets are $22, at Ticketfly.

• Extreme metal band Act of Defiance performs at Metro Bar, 615 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. Opening: Hatchet, A Balance of Power, DiseNgaged. Show starts at 8. Tickets are $15, at Smith's Tix or Ticketfly.